Giving to BVU

Financial Gifts, Time and Resources

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Giving Your Time and Resources

You have a lot of power - the power to change a life. Your gift transforms the lives of students by allowing them the chance to study at BVU, reach their academic potential and ultimately fulfill their dreams. Buena Vista offers several rewarding opportunities for members of the BVU community - friends, alumni - to make this extraordinary difference.

Assist in planning a reunionContinue to show school spirit by arranging a reunion with area alumni. Share experiences, network, socialize and re-live your BVU experience with those who shared or followed in your footsteps.

Refer a studentKnow a student that could benefit from a BVU education? Let us know! This can be a brother, sister, nephew, niece, grandchild, neighbor, friend, or child of a co-worker, just to name a few. Refer a student to BVU

Serve as a mentorBVU prides itself on expert, personalized mentoring. Help us continue that tradition. Your experience and insight are valuable resources to students thinking about pursuing careers in your field. Help them get ahead by sharing advice, answering questions and lending an ear. Mentor a student

Facilitate a student internshipDo you have openings for quality interns, know someone that does or are thinking about starting an internship program? Internships are essential in today's job market. Internships provide opportunities to experiment and pursue careers that mirror a student's passion. Internships help develop strong teamwork skills balanced with the exercise of individual responsibility, the chance to develop industry-specific abilities while enjoying the advantages of a liberal arts education. Internships also increase the likelihood of building professional networking contacts and mentoring relationships. They help students become viable, experienced job applicants when seeking employment after graduation. In fact, many employers consider internship experience in the hiring process, and often look to their own interns as the best potential candidates for full-time positions. Internships at BVU

Hire a BVU gradOne of the most powerful and rewarding ways to give by hiring a BVU graduate. One of the benefits of your familiarity with BVU is knowing the type of graduate you'll be getting: competent, prepared and ready to hit the ground running.

Nominate an alumDo you know an BVU alum who shares your passion? Nominate him or her for an alumni association award or for alumni board membership. Nominate an alum